Hi everybody!
I’m out of the Deadline Closet (or, more specifically, my favorite booth at Panera Bread) and back among the living for a few days because last night I turned in the very first (and VERY rough) first draft of Heist Society 3 (title & release date TBA).
What does this mean? Well, my editor will read the book and give me notes on what is–and isn’t–working and then I’ll do a second draft. And a third. And a fourth. And on and on until the book is ready for the world to see. (Hopefully all this can be accomplished in time to release the book sometime in early 2013.)
In the meantime, I’m going to enjoy my post deadline day with some post deadline rituals.
Like laundry.
And going to the grocery store.
And taking naps.
And watching movies.
And maybe even vacuuming my living room (if I’m feeling REALLY crazy).
I’m so incredibly grateful to Molly for coming on board and doing so many great, fun things to keep this blog active while I’ve been working on the book. Isn’t she doing a great job, guys? Because I think she’s doing a great job.
And thanks to all of you for embracing all the new contests and activities.
Just in case you haven’t yet checked it out, remember TheGallagherAcademy.com is now open for business and features never before seen short stories from the points of view of Cammie’s friends and even Zach.
Oh, and you can READ THE FIRST CHAPTER OF GG5 right here. Yes, here.
Thanks again, everyone. And have a great day!
Ally
Toobz says
January 17, 2012 at 11:08 pmCan’t wait until heist society 3 !!!
Anonymous says
January 17, 2012 at 11:13 pmAlly, Ally, I’m not sure whether to love you or hate you. Because I now have to wait for the rest! At least I get something… THANK YOU!
Kia (loves Zach and Hale) says
January 17, 2012 at 11:16 pmYay, Ally!!!!! Have fun writing and cleaning and whatnot. Meanwhile, I’m anxiously waiting for March 13.
Kristina says
January 18, 2012 at 12:22 amYeah, Molly’s doing an amazing job. Thank you, Molly, keep up the good work! And since I’m not that into the Heist Society series, that’s all I have to say…
*Viva La Gallagher Girls!*
Abigail says
January 18, 2012 at 1:05 amI have died…. because the first chapter killed me…
I wonder where the alpine convent is located.. And who is Cammie going to call(Zach???)
Oh… i want to read the book!!!
Carlee says
January 18, 2012 at 1:28 amare the short stories on Gallagheracademy.com part of book 5 or are they separate?
Anonymous says
January 18, 2012 at 2:29 amAlly! Ally! Ally!!!
You are amazing OUT OF SITE, OUT OF TIME-first chapter is super great, I was so sad it ended I didn’t want it to end. I am so hyped up for the book. The POV’s from the other characters always make up my day. I am also excited for H3, maybe Hale, name will be reveiled, this is probably not going to happen but a girl can hope-but no too much hope, hope can be a spy, weakness…so hope on a rare occasion. Alright later Gallagher Girls and Blackthorne Boys [if their are any if they are you guys would be pretty cool in my book, if that matters.] Oh by the way if I haven’t metion it yet thanks Ally and Molly you guys are great.
-Alexis 🙂
Anonymous says
January 18, 2012 at 3:05 amAlly!
The first books of yours I read were the Gallagher Girls. Then I got so obsessed after I reread them like the 3rd time that I visited your website and saw you had another series. I read the Heist Society and was almost speechless. I hadn’t thought you could write another series as good as the Gallagher Girls. But, you did.
#dyingforMarch13
Anonymous says
January 18, 2012 at 1:12 pmIn the top right hand corner of the page there is a box that says LOGIN. All you have to do is click on it and write in the code name you chose.
Bethany says
January 18, 2012 at 3:44 amI AM DYING FOR GG5!!! i haven’t read Heist series. i wonder how that’s like… someone wanna give me heads up on it? thx.
Thanks Molly and ALly!!! ya’ll are the best ppl IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD. I CHECK YOUR BLOG EVERY MORNING AND EVERY NIGHT FOR NEW STUFF!!! 😉
Anonymous says
January 18, 2012 at 3:48 amYay times about 1200.
And yes, WE LOVE MOLLY!!! she’s doing wonderful 🙂
ZachLover says
January 18, 2012 at 3:52 amI believe they’re seperate
Kadijah :) (KA-DEE-SHA) says
January 18, 2012 at 4:04 amOMG I’m sooo excited for GG5 and Heist Society 3
Sarah says
January 18, 2012 at 4:04 amEvery time I go to the Gallagher Academy website it makes me create a new “application.” How do I get on and read the classified stuff without creating a new application? Thanks!
Kadijah (KA-DEE-SHA) says
January 18, 2012 at 4:26 amOMG happy belated bday Ally!!!!!
Bethany says
January 18, 2012 at 1:14 pmCLICK THE LOGIN. THEN IT WILL ASK YOU WHAT CODENAME YOU EARLIER PUT IN! OH MY GALLAHGER YOU WILL LOOOOVEEEE THE CLASSIFIED SECTION!!!!
Anonymous says
January 18, 2012 at 1:15 pmOH MY GALLAHGER!!!!!!! HAPPPPPYYY BEEELLLLAAAATTTEEEDDD BIIIIRRRRTTTHHDDDAAAYYY, ALLY!!! WE ALL <3 ALLY FOREVER!!!!!!!
chicair says
January 18, 2012 at 5:01 pm2013?!?! ALLY!! yea, sorry. i know it’s tough and all. but really?? it’s not our fault your books are soo good we can hardly wait to read it.. anyways, GOODLUCK Ally!! i know HS3 and GG5 will ROCK!
Carlee says
January 18, 2012 at 8:19 pmThis is kinda random but did Macey quit smoking? because wasn’t she smoking in GG1?
Anonymous says
January 18, 2012 at 10:45 pmAh! Thanks Ally! I was so excited to read the first chapter! And when she found out what day it was, I freaked out because she woke up on my birthday! So exciting! 🙂
Anonymous says
January 19, 2012 at 1:26 ammaybe she’ll cal macey since her parents have an ice fortress there.(remember at the end of GG4?)
Bethany says
January 19, 2012 at 3:56 amgood question, did macey quit smoking?
Maggie says
January 20, 2012 at 11:40 amI LOVE it! Can’t wait to read the book.
<3 Maggie
Ericka says
January 20, 2012 at 9:51 pm*SCREAM* I just read the first chapter and it is to die for! I wish March 13 didn’t seem so far away. I already pre-ordered the book and can’t wait to get it.
– Gallagher Girls all the way!
Ericka
<3 for Ally and Molly the original Gallagher Girls
Leen says
January 21, 2012 at 2:36 am:O read the first chapter….and after i read it i just kept clicking the page expecting more to come..then i sat there for a while thinking….then i was like OMG THIS IS TOTALLY AWSOME CANT WAIT AHHHHH EVEYTHING COME OUT IN MARCH!!!!! here are the stuff that come out in march…
.The hunger games movie
.Gallgaher girls 😀
.The mark of athena :O
PPL I CANT WAIT TILL MARCH 52 days 11 hours 24 min 59 sec
Ella says
January 21, 2012 at 2:55 amI *loved* the first chapter Ally! ‘Tis amazing ^-^
Victoria says
January 21, 2012 at 3:06 ami think she will probably call her grandparents. That would be so neat if they were in the story, even though it probably won’t happen.
Anonymous says
January 21, 2012 at 7:59 am2013 is a looooooong ways away. *sigh*
CAN’T WAIT!!!!
Anonymous says
January 21, 2012 at 3:13 pmummm… i don’t think mark of Athena is coming out in march. on Rick Riordan’s website it says fall 2012, but yeah i can’t wait either!
lol says
January 21, 2012 at 5:17 pmdid cammie actually cut her hair nd dyied it or is it a wig? OMG can’t wait for gg5
Anonymous says
January 22, 2012 at 4:41 pmI started reading, and suddenly it was over! Great job! It left me hanging and now I *really* can’t wait for March!!!
Emily Ann says
June 21, 2012 at 3:23 pmCant wait! I own both of them, and have read them over and over, staying up all night! I really am totaly psyched about the new book!
sparkle says
July 25, 2012 at 3:47 pmread all of your books can’t wait for the perfect scoundrels! I’m soooooooooooooo exited! They where so good I finished both the heist society novels and the Gallgher girl series in a day (no kiding)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!